The Coverup (2008)

Wrongful death. Rightful justice. Based on a true lie.

The Coverup (2008) poster

Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.

Director: Brian Jun
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alec Puro
Cinematography: Ryan Samul
Editing: Allan Spencer Wall
Production: Phase 4 Films, Upload Films, Roberts/David Films, Snappe' Production Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups

Keywords

corruption, truth, detective, investigation, suspicion, cover-up, lawyer

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Brian Jun
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coverup about?
Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
Who directed The Coverup?
The Coverup was directed by Brian Jun.
Who stars in The Coverup?
The Coverup stars Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Michael Welch, Colby French, Jennifer Finnigan, Lee Garlington.
How long is The Coverup?
The Coverup has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Coverup?
The Coverup is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Coverup?
The Coverup had a budget of $2M.
Where was The Coverup produced?
The Coverup was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Coverup?
The themes of The Coverup include: Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups.